Select Eminent Domain Results

Our eminent domain practice has established a track record of successful results for clients in North Carolina eminent domain and zoning cases. Below are sample results that David has obtained for clients as their lawyer to show what may be possible through resolution of a case. Learn about how just compensation is calculated.

  • City of Charlotte Taking of Easements – U-Haul Truck Rental

    Case: City v. Amerco Real Estate Co. (Mecklenburg County)
    Initial Offer: $246,950
    Compensation Obtained: $1,470,000
    Primary Damages: Sidewalk, drainage and utility easements
    Date of Payment: July 2023

    495% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking of Access – Gas Station

    Case: NCDOT v. SNS Group (Rowan County)
    Initial Offer: $592,000
    Compensation Obtained: $1,100,000
    Primary Damages: Blocking of both driveway entrances
    Date of Payment: July 2022

    86% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking of Right of Way – Commercial Corner Site

    Case: NCDOT v. Panjwani Investments (Rowan County)
    Initial Offer: $188,725
    Compensation Obtained: $350,000
    Primary Damages: Loss of land along street frontage
    Date of Payment: July 2022

    85% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking for Offramp – Restaurant Site

    Case: NCDOT v. Chen Partners of Kannapolis (Cabarrus County)
    Initial Offer: $190,050
    Compensation Obtained: $300,000
    Primary Damages: New drainage easements next to building
    Date of Payment: November 2022

    58% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking of Right of Way – Circle K Gas Station

    Case: NCDOT v. Rachel LLC (Cabarrus County)
    Initial Offer: $111,375
    Compensation Obtained: $220,000
    Primary Damages: Loss of parking spaces
    Date of Payment: October 2022

    98% Increase

  • Gas Company Taking of Pipeline Easement – Residential Site

    Case: Withheld (Stanly County)
    Initial Offer: $63,515
    Compensation Obtained: $160,000
    Primary Damages: Pipeline splitting site in half
    Date of Payment: June 2022

    152% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking of Right of Way – Residential Site

    Case: NCDOT v. Roberson (Gaston County)
    Initial Offer: $57,175
    Compensation Obtained: $128,000
    Primary Damages: Loss of land along street frontage
    Date of Payment: July 2023

    124% Increase

  • NCDOT Taking of Access – Residential Site

    Case: NCDOT v. Huffstetler (Gaston County)
    Initial Offer: $27,000
    Compensation Obtained: $105,000
    Primary Damages: Blocking of second driveway entrance
    Date of Payment: August 2023

    289% Increase

  • Partial Taking – Utility Company for Powerline easement

    Case: Withheld (Mecklenburg County)
    Initial Offer: $8,000
    Compensation Obtained: $50,000
    Primary Damages: Powerline splitting portion of site
    Date of Payment: August 2022

    525% Increase

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